BRA vs JAP FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Gabriel Martinelli late goal helps Brazil eliminate Japan

Brazil has reached the round of 16 stage of the tournament. The side defeated Japan in the dying stages of the game, heartbreak for Japan. They played brilliantly throughout the game but had to bow out. 

Gabriel Martinelli has scored the second goal for Brazil, takes the lead in the very last minute, With 30 seconds left on the clock, Martinelli has equalised! Brazil 2-1 Japan.

Regulation time is over and six minutes have been added before we go into extra time. The score is still 1-1 as both sides are looking for ways to score.

The game is still tied with 78 minutes gone. The score is 1-1, and neither side is letting up here. The same could go into extra-time.

It is time for the 2nd hydration break and the score is level at 1-1. Brazil seem to have found their mojo and Japan is looking in trouble here.

Casemiro has equalised for Brazil! A brilliant header to make it 1-1 and it was coming from the five-time champs!

Suzuki has pulled off a brilliant save to dey Brazil a goal here. The score stays 1-0 but Brazil is knocking on the door.

The players are out on the field once more as the second half begins. Endrick is coming on for Brazil as the side is looking for more attacking threats.

45 minutes have passed and Japan have the lead going into the second half. A brilliant performance against Brazil in the first half by the Japanese.

Brazil look completely dismantled in the first 40 minutes. Despite a positive start, Japan taking the lead seems to have deflated the side. 

Japan has scored! insane scenes here in Houston. What a brilliant goal and Japan take the lead in the 29th minute!

With 20 minutes passed, the score reads 0-0 for Brazil and Japan. After a prolific start for Brazil, the game has now settled.

Casemiro has attracted a yellow card and Japan has a free kick in a very dangerous position.

Brazil is constantly on the attack and the five-time champions are not letting up. A very positive 10 minutes for the Brazilians here.

Brazil is heavily dominant in the first five minutes, with early constant attacks by the five-time champions, not giving Japan any room to breathe!

A game for the ages here, the clash begins. Brazil in yellow and Japan in white in Houston. An interesting clash awaits!

Brazil XI:
Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos (C), Gabriel, Douglas Santos; Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro, Lucas Paquetá; Rayan, Matheus Cunha, Vinícius Júnior.

Japan XI:
Zion Suzuki; Takehiro Tomiyasu, Shogo Taniguchi, Hiroki Ito; Ritsu Doan (C), Kaishu Sano, Daichi Kamada, Keito Nakamura; Daizen Maeda, Junya Ito; Ayase Ueda.

Welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026! Brazil is taking on Japan at the Houston Stadium as both sides will aim to book their ticket to the round of 16.